Health Profile of Mundelein, Illinois
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Mundelein Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Mundelein Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mundelein | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 10.5% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.8% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mundelein is 80.7 years, about 2.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9 years. The uninsured rate is 10.5%, higher than the Illinois average of 6.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.8% of residents, lower than the Illinois average of 15.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
8,271 residents in Mundelein are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 298 127 men · 171 women
- 75–84 998 455 men · 544 women
- 65–74 1,934 915 men · 1,018 women
- 50–64 5,041 2,565 men · 2,475 women
Younger residents
6,167 residents in Mundelein are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,906 977 boys · 929 girls
- 7–12 1,811 815 boys · 996 girls
- 3–7 1,410 694 boys · 717 girls
- 0–3 1,040 559 boys · 480 girls
About 651 residents in Mundelein (2.5% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.7 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mundelein | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 4.3% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.4% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Mundelein is about 39% lower than in Illinois. The rate of cancer in Mundelein is about 29% lower than in Illinois. The rate of diabetes in Mundelein is about 23% lower than in Illinois.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mundelein | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.9% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 26.3% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Mundelein is about 23% lower than in Illinois.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,075 cigarettes a day, 902,237 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 330,820 minutes a day and 120.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mundelein is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Mundelein | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.40 | 7.63 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mundelein is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mundelein, IL Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mundelein, IL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundelein, IL | 26,350 | 80.7 yrs #2/2 | 10.5% #2/2 | 30.4% #2/2 |
| Vernon Hills, IL | 22,177 | 81.7 yrs | 3.5% | 26.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mundelein, Illinois has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Illinois, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Mundelein, Illinois.
What is the health grade for Mundelein, Illinois?
Mundelein, Illinois has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Mundelein, Illinois?
People in Mundelein, Illinois can expect to live 80.7 years on average, 2.8 years longer than the Illinois average of 77.9.
What percentage of Mundelein, Illinois residents are uninsured?
10.5% of residents in Mundelein, Illinois have no health insurance, about 1 in 10 people, 3.6 points above the Illinois rate of 6.9%.
How common is obesity in Mundelein, Illinois?
30.4% of adults in Mundelein, Illinois are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 5.6 points below the Illinois rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mundelein, Illinois go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 30,075 cigarettes a day, 902,237 a month, or 11.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 330,820 minutes a day and 120.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mundelein is 80.7 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.85 lifetimes a year.
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